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K17 MDW

1999 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,167 mi
Last recorded81,167 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 MDW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 81,167 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 80,989 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 80,989 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 80,709 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 79,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,697 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 78,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 78,689 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rusting

slight play rear antiroll bar D bushes

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 76,507 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front to rear brake pipes rusting

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2019 76,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front to rear brake pipes rusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 75,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner wingliner loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

exhaust rusting

front shock absorbers rusting

front to rears rusting

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2018 75,535 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner wing liner loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear flexi to caliper brake pipe rusting

exhaust rusting

front shock absorbers rusting

front to rears rusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rusty and slight blow

some brake pipes at rear starting to rust

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 15 Jul 2015 73,388 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,485 miles

All brake discs rusting on edges.

Brake pipes starting to rust.

Exhaust rusting.

Oil leak from engine.

Oil misting around gearbox.

Plastic undertrays fitted.

Some suspension bushes showing wear.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 72,485 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs rusting on edges.

Brake pipes starting to rust.

Coolant leak from radiator.

Exhaust rusting.

Oil leak from engine.

Oil misting around gearbox.

Passenger door mirror glass smashed, and casing insecure.

Plastic undertrays fitted.

Some suspension bushes showing wear.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,352 miles

Front brake discs getting rusty.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight oil leak from around engine and gearbox.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 68,963 miles

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 21 May 2012 68,963 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 26 May 2011 61,377 miles

slight play in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 26 May 2011 61,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bolt missing from exhaust clamp (o/s)

rattle from exhaust cat

slight play in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 1 May 2010 52,494 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,559 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 51,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,037 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 48,018 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,246 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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K17 MDW is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K17 MDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K17 MDW registered?

K17 MDW is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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